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Capitalism and the Collaborative Future

Igor Mikhalev, Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy at EY Parthenon, joins us to explore the potential of Web 3.0 to reshape our economic future and move towards the next era of capitalism. This episode examines decentralized ownership, data empowerment, collaborative ecosystems, and building purposeful ventures in the decentralized space.

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Igor Mikhalev
Partner and Head of Emerging Technologies Strategy at EY Parthenon
Published April 10, 2025 in Podcast
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